Lobraico honored with monument

Published 12:44 am, Tuesday, November 12, 2013

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Maj. Linda Rohatsch and Dr. Robert Rohatsch, Todd Lobraico's mother and step-father, approach a monument dedicated in part to their son. The town of New Fairfield, Conn. recognized Veterans Day with a ceremony at Veterans Green that included the dedication of a monument honoring Staff Sgt. Todd " T.J." Lobraico and other town residents killed in action, Monday. Nov. 11, 2013. Lobraico, serving in Afghanistan, died Sept. 5.Photo: Carol Kaliff

Like any other Nov. 11, town residents and local veterans gathered Monday on Veterans Green to stand beneath an American flag and pay tribute to the men and women who serve and have served their country.

But this year the flag flew at half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Todd "T.J." Lobraico Jr., the first New Fairfield resident to be killed in action since 1970. He was honored with a monument on Monday.